This document outlines the key steps and considerations in the research process. It discusses that research is similar to a journey that involves deciding what to study and how to study it. The starting point is to identify and define the research problem by determining where there is a gap between the ideal and actual situation. This problem can then be formulated into a research question. Important factors in identifying a research problem include having knowledge in the subject area and research methodology, and considering the interest, magnitude, ability to measure concepts, relevance, and availability of data. The document provides steps for formulating a research problem, which includes selecting a broad field, dividing it into subareas, reviewing literature, selecting a subarea of interest, thinking of potential questions,